AUS: TEAM LISTS: Full squads revealed for Series Futsal Australia

The team lists for both the men’s and women’s Series Futsal Australia squads have been revealed, and there are a number of interesting stories ahead of a huge three days.

FC Balwyn has recruited well-known Spanish star Xavi Perez Torres who will add depth to their large list.

Three-time champions Pascoe Vale FC is bolstered by the return of goal scoring king Joao da Silva, along with his regular gun team-mates Sofiane Soufi and captain Andre Caro. The team has also recruited former Futsalroo Miles Downie.

West Australian team Stirling FC will be hoping to go one better this year after losing to cross-town rivals Claremont in the last SFA tournament. The squad will be bolstered by the inclusion of former FC Balwyn star Robert Armellini.

In the women’s league, Matilda captain Lisa De Vanna is a star inclusion for Stirling FC, playing alongside fellow Matilda and Melbourne City player Marianna Tabain.

The Stirling side will face tough opposition through, with the other six women’s teams enterting a strong list of female futsal stars from around the country.

Most women’s games will be played at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday and Saturday, supporting the Arnold Classic, while all other womens and mens games will be held at the Thomastown Futsal Oz Stadium, starting tomorrow.